Comparison Console
Fenix CL30R vs Sofirn LT1S Lantern
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 825% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$108Most expensive
US$45.59Cheapest
Weight
412 g (14.53 oz)Heaviest
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Lightest
Length
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
82.5 cd
Beam distance
35 m (115 ft)Highest
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
360 minShortest runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Synthetic
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency preparednessSurvivalOutdoor activitiesPortable lightingPower bank functionality
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeVersatile power bank featureMultiple lighting modesSolid build qualityGood runtime on various modesCompact and lightweight for a lanternWater and impact resistant design
Compact size and good portability for a lanternSmooth ramping and stepped modes with both warm and cool white lightIncludes red light modes for night useUSB-C onboard charging with powerbank outputSolid build quality with aluminum body and IPX8 waterproofingLong battery runtime up to over 500 hours on low moonlight mode
Common complaints
Initial assembly can be tricky due to top fittingSingle-button control may have a learning curve for some
No tripod mount or magnetic tailcapCharging port on top may be vulnerable to moistureTailcap threads stiff due to large springsUser interface can be a bit complex with multiple clicksNo direct shortcut to turbo from onMechanical lockout twist can be tricky
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